“Command Culture” Author to Speak on November 6

“Command Culture” Author to Speak on November 6

Posted By Cantigny Park, Community Contributor

Major General Matthew Ridgway (left), commanding the famous 82nd Airborne Division during the invasion of Sicily in 1943. Ridgway is pointing out the advance of his troops to Sergeant Frank Morang. [Photo Credit: U.S. Army Signal Corps]

Major General Matthew Ridgway (left), commanding the famous 82nd Airborne Division during the invasion of Sicily in 1943. Ridgway is pointing out the advance of his troops to Sergeant Frank Morang. [Photo Credit: U.S. Army Signal Corps] (Posted By Cantigny Park, Community Contributor)

Muth will discuss his book, "Command Culture: Officer Education in the U.S. Army and the German Armed Forces, 1901-1940, and the Consequences for World War II." Published in 2011, the book examines the different paths taken by the United States and Germany in selecting, educating and promoting their officers during the decades leading up to World War II. With Command Culture, Muth is recharging an ongoing debate in our country about officer training and military education in general.

Doors open at 6:45 pm on November 6. A book signing will follow Muth's presentation and copies of "Command Culture" will be available for purchase.

Admission and parking are complimentary. For more information, please call 630.260.8227.

The event is part of the First Division Museum’s popular series, A Date with History. The monthly programs feature an evening of lively discussion with authors, panelists, historians and special speakers. Information about upcoming programs is online at FirstDivisionMuseum.org.